The UAE team will also play a T20 match against New Zealand before they face Pakistan, but that match will not have official status.

Dougie Brown, the UAE coach, said the players are happy for the opportunity to test themselves against the game’s leading players.

“Playing against a Full Member side, whether it is in a warm-up match or a full international, it is exciting,” Brown said.

“This is going to be a different challenge. They have some world-class players.

"These guys are going into a series and they are going to be hoping they put in good performances to make sure their names are ahead of their teammates on that teamsheet when they play against Pakistan.

“We know they are going to be competitive, irrespective of the nature of the game. It is fantastic for us.”